N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-10.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:25-10.9 - Emergency possession

(a) Persons may temporarily possess without permit a game animal or game bird, other than a potentially dangerous species defined at N.J.A.C. 7:25-10.10, which is orphaned, injured, or displaced provided that:

1. The Division law enforcement office of jurisdiction, DEP Emergency Hotline, or the Wildlife Control Unit is notified of such emergency possession within 12 hours of acquisition;

2. The Division Wildlife Control Unit reviews the case for the purpose of prescribing a course of action that is in the best interest of the animal or bird so possessed; and

3. The emergency possession of the game animal or game bird does not violate any local ordinances or requirements;

4. Contact phone numbers for cases of emergency possession are as follows:

i. Northern Region Law Enforcement Office (201) 735-8240;

ii. Central Region Law Enforcement Office (201) 259-2120;

iii. Southern Region Law Enforcement Office (609) 629-0555;

iv. DEP Emergency Action Hotline (24 hours) (609) 292-7172; and

v. Wildlife Control Unit (201) 735-8793.

(b) The game animal or bird held without a permit therefor shall be surrendered upon demand by the Division.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-10.9